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Lake Toya is a scenic lake in Hokkaido, Japan, with an active volcano, Mount Usu, nearby. Learn about its attractions, hot springs, fishing, hiking, and camping opportunities, and how to get there.
- All You Need to Know About The Beautiful Lake Toya in Japan
- A Bit of Background and History About Lake Toya
- How to Get to Lake Toya?
- Things to See at Lake Toya?
- Other Things to See Near Lake Toya
- When Is The Best Time to Visit Lake Toya?
- Best Hotels in Lake Toya
- In Conclusion: Is Lake Toya Worth It?
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Lake Toya is an ideal relaxing place in Hokkaido. There you will have the chance to try a Japanese Onsen experience, in one of the many onsen resorts. After feeling relaxed from the onsen, take a walk along the gorgeous promenade by the lake and eat a great meal in town. Read further, to find out about all the possible activities in Lake Toya. CHEC...
Lake Toya was born more than 110,000 years ago following a huge volcanic eruption. The four islands that emerged near the center of the caldera are lava domes cooled by eruptive activity at the bottom of the site. This part of Shikotsu-Toya National Park is listed as one of Japan’s Top 100 Tourist Sites! In 2008, the town of Toyako located on the w...
By Train from Sapporo:
Lake Toya is located about 90 km from the city of Sapporowhere the Chitose airport is located. From Sapporo, the limited express train journey to Toya Onsen station, the closest stop to Lake Toya, takes two hours. The best way to travel in Japan is by using their extensive railway infrastructure. Don’t forget to buy your Japan Rail Pass, which is the cheapest option to travel by train in Japan. You can purchase your pass at a discounted price here. If you are only traveling in Hokkaido, then...
By Car:
If you decide to rent a car in Hokkaido, then you can easily get to Lake Toya from Sapporo. Just make sure you book a hotel with available parking space if you stay overnight. It takes 2 hours to drive from Sapporo to Lake Toya. If you decide to rent a car in Hokkaido, we recommend Nippon-Rent-A-Car, or Toyota-Rent-A-Car. They have many agencies around Hokkaido and their website/information are all provided in English. You can also hire a chauffeur with a van. This is a great option if you ar...
Organized Tour
For more convenience you can opt of a fully organized trip to Lake Toya. The tour will also take your to Mount Usu and lake Shikotsu which are some of the best things to see in Hokkaido.
1. START YOUR VISIT AT LAKE TOYA OBSERVATION DECK
If you have a car, then you can easily reach the observation deck located in the northern part of the lake. Otherwise there is a bus going there, the journey only takes 20min. There the view of the lake is absolutely breathtaking. At the observation deck, there is also a shopto buy all sorts of souvenirs, a restaurant and a small coffee shop. There are benches all around the observatory facing the lake. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a picnic. It is also a great photo spot, as the name TOYA...
2. GO ON A HELICOPTER RIDE ABOVE THE LAKE AND MOUNT USU
Yes, you read that right! In Lake Toya, you can go on a thrilling helicopter ride right above the lake and all the way to the beautiful Mount Usu. The start of the ride is at the Lake Toya Observatory. Different prices available based on the time you want to spend in the helicopter and what you want to see: 1. Location: here 2. Website: here 3. Admission:3,800 yen /pers. for 3 minutes, 6,500 yen for 6 minutes, 9,000 yen for 9 minutes, and 12,000 yen for 12 minutes.
3. VISIT LAKE HILL FARM
Located near the observatory, we recommend a visit to Lake Hill Farm. The scenery from the farm is absolutely stunning with Mount Yotei in the backgroun. At Lake Hill Farm you can see many animals such as rabbits, cows, sheep and goats. However, the main draw at Lake Hill Farm is for its ice-cream. Indeed, the farm is famous for serving some of the best ice-creams in Hokkaido. It comes with many different flavours. They also sell other products such as cheese or jam and they also serve delici...
1. NOBORIBETSU
Noboribetsuis one of our highlight during our road trip through Hokkaido. This town is part of the vast Shikotsu-Toya National Park and is one of Hokkaido’s most visited places, and for good reason. Noboribetsu is known for its onsen, but mostly to visit what is nicknamed the Hell Valley. This lunar landscape is one of the most impressive things we saw during our trip. There is hot water bubbling everywhere, smoke coming out from the soil, and a strong smell of sulfur and iron (full guide her...
2. NISEKO
About 45 minutes away from Lake Toya you can reach the worldwide renowned ski resort of Niseko. Niseko is a winter wonderland. Niseko is known as the Meccah of Japan Powder Snow, called “JAPOW”. If you enjoy riding and love snow, you will cherish this place forever. The first time we went there, we could not believe that it was possible to have so much snow in one place. Our first ride on the slopes was an unforgettable moment. It is now by far our favorite place to ride in Japan READ: THE BE...
Lake Toya can be visited all year round. There are many things to see throughout the year. In the summer you can enjoy more water activities on the lake, which is great. During autumn you can enjoy the magnificent fall colors during the foliage season. In winter, you can admire the snowy lake and relax at various onsen. And in Spring, especially du...
We highly recommend staying in a hotel directly facing the lake and a hotel with its own onsen to fully enjoy this place. Here is a list of our favorite hotels in Lake Toya.
Located in the heart of the huge Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Lake Toya offers a sumptuous landscape as far as the eye can see. Under the watchful eye of Mt. Yotei, this famous hot spring resort offers stays in luxury hotels with onsen and daily fireworks displays. The active volcanoes blowing their smoke and the superb forest complete this picture...
Lake Toya is a scenic caldera lake with volcanoes, waterfalls, onsen and more. Learn how to get there, what to see and do, and where to stay in this comprehensive guide.
Lake Tōya (洞爺湖, Tōya-ko) is a volcanic caldera lake in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Abuta District, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is part of "Toya Caldera and Usu Volcano Global Geopark" which joins in Global Geoparks Network. The stratovolcano of Mount Usu lies on the southern rim of the caldera.
Lake Toya is located in the vastness of Shikotsu-Toya National Park with spectacular scenery as far as the eye can see. It is one of Hokkaido's famous spa resorts, home to the lake Toya Long Run Fireworks Festival, a 187-day-long display that runs from April 28 to October 31.
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Sep 25, 2020 · Lake Toya is a popular tourist spot in Hokkaido, Japan, with a scenic caldera lake, volcanoes, islands, and sculptures. Learn about the best things to do around the lake, such as cruising, strolling, confectionery, fireworks, and observatory.
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